Paso Robles, CA, Surfactant Plant Exceeds Four Years Without an OSHA-Recordable Incident

Top 100 Chemical Distributors
December 14, 2023

(Irving, TX) – December 14, 2023 – Coast Southwest is pleased to announce that in November, its Paso Robles, CA, surfactant plant marked four years without an OSHA-Recordable incident. For more than 1,460 continuous days, there has not been a work-related injury at this site.

“This is a remarkable achievement,” said David K. Hoff, Vice President, General Manager. “The Paso Robles team demonstrates safety-focused work in all areas of the plant. The managers and employees at Paso Robles have minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour operational awareness and accountability. Safety is ingrained into the culture and contributes immensely to our customer focus.”

Paso Robles manufactures surfactants used in a wide range of personal care and industrial products.

“Our goal is to make safety an intrinsic element of our corporate fabric, and thus define Coast Southwest’s corporate value to the communities we partner with,” said Jarrod A. Kaltenbach, Vice President, Surfactants. “The incredible safety performance and impressive experience of the Paso Robles team furthers this strategy.”

About Coast Southwest

Coast Southwest is on a mission to revolutionize distribution in the chemical industry. With a broad catalog of superior ingredients and a passion for discovering the latest ingredient technology, we deliver the materials that help personal care businesses thrive. Our collaborative approach uniquely positions us to provide unparalleled value to our customers.